Extra Dirty with Hallie Batchelder

Episode: Single Sammy Summer: TikTok fame & adjusting to post-grad life
Date: August 28, 2025
Host: Hallie Batchelder
Guest: Sammy (Hallie’s brother)

Overview

This playful and unfiltered episode dives into Hallie and her younger brother Sammy's relationship, as they reminisce over wild family stories, discuss the realities of post-grad life, TikTok fame, dating in your twenties, and the hilarious chaos that comes with moving back in with parents. Expect sibling roast sessions, candid confessions, and light-hearted takes on everything from relationship “red flags” to Gen Z post-breakup tactics, all set to Hallie’s signature “nothing is off-limits” tone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Sibling Dynamics, Family Stories & Childhood Drama

• Sibling Comebacks:
  Hallie and Sammy immediately jump into the classic “who’s most likely” roasting, establishing the loose, banter-heavy mood. Hallie introduces Sammy as a fan favorite from previous episodes and jokes about the chaos of having all their siblings under one roof ([00:54], [01:52]).

• DM Chaos:
  The duo riffs about the wildness of girls’ DMs vs. guys’ DMs, with Hallie declaring:

  “I just think girls are a lot more bold and, like, sillier and just like, get creative with the comments.” ([03:01] Hallie)

• Wild Family Gatherings:
  The two recount infamous family holidays, from “throwing down” at Thanksgiving to bullying “Auntie Jen’s boyfriend” for his oyster + wine snobbery, and the classic childhood snitching:

  “If Chad and I have an opportunity to take advantage of someone, like a guest like that, we will… it’ll be the best running joke of the night.” ([09:59] Sammy)
  “There was at least like seven people who cried that night.” ([10:25] Hallie)
  Hallie boasts: “We were throwing bangers… people are hanging out onto the streets of Boston.” ([11:55] Hallie)

• Physical Sibling Battles:
  They laugh about their knock-down, drag-out fights as kids—including a remote-to-the-head moment before graduation:

  “You and I got into the...fight the night before graduation at Dexter. You hit me so hard in the head with the remote.” ([28:11] Sammy)

Post-Grad Limbo & Adulting Realities

• Post-Grad Identity Shift:
  Sammy candidly talks about the transition from college athlete to unemployed adult:

  “I have so much time now that school and football's over… I don't really know what's going on. I'm adjusting to that and that kind of feeling.” ([03:17], [04:07] Sammy)

• Living with Parents—Again:
  They debate the pros (free laundry and meals) and cons (lack of autonomy):

  “You just feel like you’re going with someone else’s program when you’re there.” ([06:12] Hallie)

• Choosing What’s Next:
  Sammy admits he’s open on his next step—maybe modeling in NY, but likely somewhere on the east coast:

  “I’m just looking for any sort of opportunity anywhere… I'd like to get out of Boston.” ([07:08] Sammy)
  “I personally think Boston is the greatest city in America… I figured, if I’m ever gonna switch it up, when will that be?” ([07:58], [08:35] Sammy)

• Navigating Comparison:
  Hallie closes with tough-love encouragement:

  “Comparison is the thief of joy... if you’re comparing yourself to what your friends are doing, you’re never going to be happy with yourself.” ([49:41] Hallie)

TikTok Fame, Influencer Life & Bar-Back Tales

• TikTok Blow-Up:
  Both discuss being recognized in the real world, with varied reactions to being recorded by strangers:

  “One kid came in and said he’d seen my videos and I got him to start working out—that was the highlight of my summer.” ([24:06] Sammy)
  “I get a little uncomfortable with [being recorded]... my job is to literally see everything, so—the camera’s like, right in.” ([24:55], [25:08] Sammy)

• Hallie’s Advice:
  “Just say hi. Don’t be sneaky.” ([23:40] Hallie)

Dating, Ghosting & Modern Relationships

• Red Flags & “Fan Girls”:
  Sammy admits he’s hyper-aware of girls who are fans of Hallie or her influencer friends:

  “Red flag if they follow you. Double red flag if it’s Alex, too. Triple red flag if it’s Lauren.” ([18:04] Sammy)

• Who Falls Harder?
  The siblings debate who’s more likely to fall in love quickly (Hallie says herself, Sammy quietly disagrees):

  “I can never let a man know how I feel until... I don’t know.” ([36:01] Hallie)

• Ghosting Philosophy:
  Hallie: “I ghost everyone if I don’t give a sh*t about them.” ([37:18])
  Sammy: “I’d rather someone just say straight up to my face, ‘I want nothing to do with you,’ than ghost me.” ([38:04])

Popular Internet Trends: 75 Hard

• Reluctance to Join:
  They mock the extremity and virtue-signaling of 75 Hard:

  “Are you really doing 75 Hard if you’re not posting about it?” ([21:16] Sammy)
  “I would do like, 30 soft.” ([20:37] Hallie)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Sibling Loyalty:

  Hallie: “Would you lie under oath for me?”
  Sammy: “I think I would do it for you. I would do life in prison for you. I’m not even joking.” ([35:12]–[35:26])

• Post Grad Angst:

  Sammy: “Now I’m kind of trying to channel all that energy into something else… it’s all about perspective and appreciating what you do have rather than what you don’t have.” ([50:09] Sammy)

• Gen Z Relationship Status:

  Hallie: “I keep hooking up with these bisexuals… there’s a lot of bi men. Is that like a Gen Z thing?” ([36:48] Hallie)

• Sibling Rivalry:

  Hallie: “Remember when mom almost sent you to rehab for Fortnite?”
  Sammy: “She, like, printed out addiction papers, she was ready to… send me.” ([29:23]–[29:41])

• Empathy & Growth:

  Sammy: “Having sisters has taught me how to treat women. The last thing I’d ever want to see is you guys hurt… I take from those lessons…and that’s what I don’t want to do to someone else.” ([48:24] Sammy)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Re-joining the Family at Home, Post-grad Adjustment: [03:17]–[07:56]
• Sibling Holiday Drama: [09:20]–[10:46]
• Social Media, TikTok Fame, & Barbacking Stories: [23:16]–[25:12]
• Dating Philosophy, Ghosting & Gen Z Love Lives: [17:49]–[19:26], [36:19]–[38:32]
• "Who’s More Likely" Sibling Game: [26:23]–[41:04]
• Listener Q&A (Cheating, memories, favorite Boston spots): [42:08]–[48:24]
• Post-grad Advice & Outlook: [49:10]–[51:11]
• Heartfelt Sibling Farewell: [51:14]–[51:51]

Listener Q&A Highlights

• If a guy cheats, will he do it again?

  • Sammy: “100%. Based on what I’ve seen… the guys I know that have cheated have ended up doing it again.” ([42:34])

• Favorite childhood memories:

  • Both reminisce—Nantucket summers, ding-dong ditch, watching “Friends,” surfing and sports camp, not caring about social media ([43:22]–[44:00]).

• Best trip/family chaos:

  • Sammy’s near-miss with the glass door and a “DIY” stitch job by their mom ([44:53]–[46:43]).

• Best Boston spot for drinks/night out:

  • Grill 23 for dinner, Loco Lounge for nightlife ([47:04]–[47:38]).

Episode Vibe & Final Thoughts

The episode captures Hallie and Sammy’s natural chemistry—a blend of unfiltered honesty, self-deprecating humor, and genuine family loyalty. It explores the messy transition to adulthood while poking fun at TikTok fame, influencer culture, and youthful mistakes. Underneath the banter are moments of real advice: be patient with yourself, don’t compare your path to others, and revel in the chaos of figuring it out.

For anyone who’s ever survived a dramatic family dinner, questioned their next steps post-grad, or been tempted to ghost a date—this episode delivers laughs, relatability, and a lot of much-needed sibling energy.